USC not liable in former football player's death, jury finds
The verdict could have broad ramifications for college athletes who blame the NCAA for head injuries.
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The verdict could have broad ramifications for college athletes who blame the NCAA for head injuries.
Matthew Gee, 49, was one of five linebackers on the 1989 Trojans team who died before turning 50.
RT's editor-in-chief on election meddling, being labeled Russian propaganda; Predicting crime in Chicago; and, Combat veterans coming home with CTE
"I am concerned that this game played by hundreds of millions across the globe might be played in a way right now that could lead to later life brain disease," one neurologist said. "That's pretty scary."
Frank Gifford, Ken Stabler and Brandi Chastain, among others, have donated their brains to science to help researchers learn about CTE - a debilitating disease associated with head injuries
Junior Seau's family settles with NFL over 2012 suicide
A brain disease best known for impacting football players who suffered concussions is now being found in soldiers
Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma – including combat blasts. Here's how vets can help
The NCAA is facing four wrongful death lawsuits, as one widow describes the "worst nightmare" seeing her late husband suffer
One California family whose son began playing football at 9 years old is blaming the sport for his early death
What made NFL star Aaron Hernandez kill -- and kill himself? Best-selling author James Patterson unravels what he calls the most fascinating, complicated and troubling crime story of our times
New research looks into the causes of the degenerative brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE
A brain disease best known for impacting football players who suffered concussions is now being found in soldiers
Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma – including combat blasts. Here's how vets can help
CTE, the brain disease that has been found in 110 of 111 deceased NFL players, has been found in 65 percent of studied combat vets
Dr. Ann McKee said CTE had significantly impacted key parts of Hernandez's brain, including the hippocampus and the frontal lobe
Former NFL star committed suicide in prison where he was serving a life sentence for murder
In a conversation on "CBS This Morning," Dr. David Agus spoke about the concern of CTE affecting football players of all ages.
Study finds widespread evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a brain disease linked with repeated head blows
Jose Baez accused the medical examiner's office of misconduct for not yet releasing the former NFL star's brain to Boston University's CTE center
Prior to Chyna's death, her rep said he had been trying to save the star
Jeff Miller, the NFL's senior vice president for health and safety, talked about his sport's issues with CTE in front of Congress
Frank Gifford and Ken Stabler are among many NFL players who have donated their brains to science and been diagnosed with CTE after their deaths
Doctor says former Raiders quarterback's brain had "severe" damage to the regions involving learning, memory and regulation of emotion
Former Giants player one of highest profile players to be connected with concussion-related brain disease